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Music

The Music Program at Centre will help you increase your skills as a musician, instrumentalist or scholar and understand music through a variety of contexts.

Overview

Dynamic and flexible, the Music Program is for everyone who is passionate about performance, creativity, and the study of music. With countless performance opportunities, personalized mentorship, and access to world-class artists, music at Centre is both inspiring and deeply personal. Whether you're interested in joining a first-rate orchestra, singing in a choir, performing in an opera or musical, or exploring Kentucky’s rich musical traditions, you will find countless opportunities to grow as a musician. Beyond the classroom, the program creates a vibrant and supportive community where students collaborate, perform, and grow together. You’ll find a place to express yourself, connect with others, and be part of a creative culture that values both tradition and innovation.

Your Major Took You Where?

Music majors have gone on to a variety of graduate programs and careers.

Employers and Professions

Composer
Music producer
Conductor
Music technician
Performing artist

Postgraduate Study

Boston University
University of Kentucky
Ohio University
Colorado State University
Florida State University

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Curriculum

As a member of Centre’s Music Program, you will take applied lessons, participate in a variety of ensembles, and choose from a wide range of core and elective courses tailored to your interests. Guided by internationally acclaimed faculty and enriched by guest artists through the Norton Center for the Arts, the Music Program will help you develop a deep understanding of music history, theory, and practice.

Major Requirements

Minor Requirements

Experiential Learning

Students engage in hands-on learning experiences and reflection to develop skills and increase knowledge retention.

Music students can expect the chance to travel internationally with classes and ensembles—exploring musical traditions in Europe, Southeast Asia, and West Africa. On campus, students gain hands-on experience in digital music technology, recording, scoring, and songwriting. Through Centre’s close partnership with the Norton Center for the Arts, students also participate in master classes and workshops with world-renowned performers, including artists like Yo-Yo Ma, the Harlem Quartet, and Russian Renaissance.

Internships

We're committed to helping students find quality internship experiences in the career area of their choice.

Internships for Music majors at Centre have included the Prague Summer Nights Opera Festival and opportunities in the Nashville music industry and music education programs in Northeast India.